Custom Home Design - Shingled Four Square

We are currently designing a new home for a North Dakota family using our Custom Home Design Process. The four square home is clad with natural cedar shingles and features a wrap around porch with metal roof.  The 3 bedroom home also features a Mother in Law apartment above the garage.Our Custom Home Design Process is great for those who have been searching the world over for a house plan but just cannot find the perfect fit.  We custom...

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Fall at Pottery Barn

They do fall so beautifully ...casual fun...

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A House with Multiple Personalities

Yesterday I posted a new house plan that we have developed.  The "Pine Gables" design features a main floor master and one level living.  The images below illustrate how the image can be adapted to nearly any aesthetic.  I would love to hear your preferences - so please take a look and vote your favorite. OPTION 1 - WHITE CLAPBOARD SIDING WITH SILVER METAL ROOF.   SIMPLE YET ELEGANT.OPTION 2 - GREEN METAL ROOF WITH WOOD TONED...

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New House Plan Unveiled

We are focusing on creating a new series of home designs featuring Main Floor Master Suites.  Here is a sneak preview of our "Pine Gables".front elevationfeatures generous open front porch - alternate elevations coming soonmain level floor planfeatures one level living with main floor master bedroom suite, 2 additional bedrooms and a vaulted great room spaceloft level floor planthe vaulted ceiling allows the loft to be open to the great room...

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Work in Progress

Recently I took a drive around one particular neighborhood where I have a number of houses in various states of construction.  After quite a drought in the construction industry it sure is nice to see my work in progress.  I took some snapshots and I thought I'd  pass them along. A Comfy CottageConstruction by Main Street BuildersEuro Style ReduxConstruction by Norton HomesColorful CapeConstruction by ReistadGreek Revival for a big...

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Bedroom Storage

Sometimes in a small bedroom there is hardly room for the bed let alone your stuff...here are some clever ideas to add a little extra storage....

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New Model Home Design

Ron Brenner Architects recently completed drawings for a new home to be built in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.  The home will serve as a model for Norton Homes in the Tapestry at Charlotte's Grove neighborhood.birds eye view of frontside load vehicle entry and integrated roof lines help to diminish the impact of a 3 car garagestreet level viewthe design carves out 4 second floor bedrooms beneath a dramatic hip roof l...

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